These 15 stores have sold the biggest lottery prizes in Pennsylvania — ranked by largest prize sold. The top store sold a prize worth $3.0M.
The 15 stores listed here are the Pennsylvania lottery retailers that have sold the biggest prizes — from multi-million dollar Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots to top-tier scratch ticket winners. Every retailer is ranked by the largest single prize sold at that location.
Pennsylvania participates in Powerball, Mega Millions, Match 6 Lotto and more. Tickets are sold at licensed retailers statewide — gas stations, convenience stores, supermarkets, and specialty shops. High-volume locations sell more tickets, so they naturally rack up more winning tickets over time — that's a reflection of sales volume, not better odds. Every individual ticket has exactly the same odds no matter where it's purchased.
The top prize-winning retailer in Pennsylvania sold a prize worth $3.0M. Combined, the 15 tracked retailers have sold $20.0M in prizes.
Any of the licensed retailers above — and thousands more across Pennsylvania that simply haven't sold a documented major prize yet — can sell you a ticket for whichever games the state offers. There's no special line, membership, or app required at the register; you ask for the game by name, pick your numbers or take a quick pick, and pay like any other purchase. Most locations that sell lottery tickets also cash small prizes (typically under $600) on the spot, which is the fastest way to collect if you match a few numbers on a draw game or hit a modest scratch-off prize.
Prizes won in Pennsylvania are subject to 3.07% state withholding. Pennsylvania specifically exempts lottery winnings from state income tax by statute. Federal withholding of 24% also applies to any single prize over $5,000, regardless of which state it's won in. When it comes to staying out of the spotlight, winner identity is public record in Pennsylvania: No statutory anonymity; winner identity is public record.
For bigger prizes, you'll typically need to visit an official Pennsylvania Lottery claim center rather than the store where you bought the ticket — bring a government photo ID, the signed ticket, and be ready to fill out a claim form. Jackpot-sized wins from Powerball or Mega Millions almost always require scheduling an appointment and may involve a short waiting period before funds are released while the ticket is validated. Claim windows are generally somewhere between 90 days and a year depending on the game — confirm the exact deadline with the Pennsylvania Lottery.